Contracts Counsel
Core
In-house Contracts Counsel supporting the Office of General Counsel for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing legal risk across commercial, employment, real estate, and vendor agreements for a global professional services firm.
Role type
Senior individual contributor in-house legal counsel (contracts)
Builds
Standard contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and contracting guidance
Domain
Professional services / Global commercial law
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation, Commercial law expertise, Cross-border legal coordination, Risk advisory, Stakeholder management, Legal research
Preferred skills
Experience in multinational organizations, Data privacy and information security, Technology contracting, Extended workforce contracting
Technologies
Contract lifecycle management systems, AI contracting tools
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate diverse commercial agreements including vendor contracts, NDAs, and employment arrangements; Advise stakeholders on contractual risks, compliance, and mitigation strategies; Develop and maintain contract templates and clause libraries; Collaborate with internal teams (Sourcing, Talent, Finance, IT) to streamline contracting workflows; Monitor regulatory developments and conduct legal research on cross-border matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
